Vaada Raha(2009)
Vaada Raha (English: I Promise) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Samir Karnik. The film stars Bobby Deol and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. It follows Dr. Ravi, a surgeon whose young son Dhananjay has never spoken a word. Ravi marries Pooja, a singer, hoping her love will help his son speak. The story explores family bonds, secrets, and the weight of a father's promise. The film was released on 11 September 2009 and received mixed critical reviews. It did not perform well at the box office but is remembered for its emotional core and performances.
Quick Facts
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- Eros Now, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 2009
- Director
- Samir Karnik
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Dr. Ravi's son Dhananjay has never spoken a word. Desperate to help his son, Ravi marries Pooja, a singer, believing a mother's love will unlock the boy's voice. But Dhananjay's silence hides a painful secret that threatens to tear the new family apart.
“A promise is forever”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaada Raha
Cast reunions in this film: Bobby Deol & Samir Karnik (3 films together), Bobby Deol & Prateeksha Lonkar (2 films together), and Samir Karnik & Prateeksha Lonkar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was originally announced as 'I Promise' before 'Vaada Raha' was added.
- It was one of the few Bollywood films shot extensively in Mauritius during that period.
- Actor Bobby Deol, who plays the lead, performed many of his wheelchair-bound scenes without a body double.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which was uncommon for the time.
- Director Samir Karnik had previously worked with Bobby Deol on the 2008 film 'Heroes'.
- The film's release faced delays and it had a very limited theatrical run in India.
- Child actor Dwij Yadav, who played the ill boy, was praised for his performance despite being a newcomer.